EVENT:Festival of Trees benefiting Primary Children’s Medical Center. |
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DATE:November 30 - December 3, 2011 (Wednesday through Saturday). |
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TIME:10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily |
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PLACE:South Towne Exposition Center |
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TICKETS:At the door -- $5.00 for adults; $3.00 for children ages 2-11; $15.00 Family tickets (good for Wednesday only, December 1). Family tickets will admit up to six immediate family members. Discount Tickets -- $4.00 for adults; $2.50 for children (available at all branches of Zions Banks).
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PURPOSE:Every penny raised helps children at Primary Children’s Medical Center. |
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HISTORY:For 41 years, the Festival of Trees has been a “Gift of Love” to children at Primary Children's Medical Center. The Festival is organized by a volunteer board of 85 women who enlist time and talents from thousands of individuals, organizations, businesses, and families throughout Utah. Over $29.3 million has been raised for children at Primary Children’s Medical Center through the Festival since 1971, with $1,502,080.52 raised in 2010. |
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Attractions |
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TREES:Over 700 Christmas trees: Beautiful, whimsical, contemporary, and traditional! Trees are decorated and donated by church groups, families, individuals, businesses, civic organizations, and clubs. |
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AISLE OF WREATHS:Wreaths for the holidays and all seasons, door and mantel decorations, and outdoor displays |
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SWEET SHOPPE:Holiday confections including fudge, divinity, pecan rolls, caramels, dipped chocolates, truffles, caramel apples, cakes, and all kinds of breads. |
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SMALL FRY:Small items priced for a child's budget. |
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GINGERBREAD VILLAGE:Creations made with gingerbread, icing, and candy. |
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CENTERPIECES AND COLLECTIBLES:Holiday centerpieces, table and mantel decorations. |
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QUILT BLOCK:Beautifully made quilts in a variety of patterns, colors, and sizes. |
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FESTIVAL HOST/HOSTESS:Volunteers needed to host. |
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PLAYHOUSE PLAZA:Child-sized dream houses, gazebos, doll houses, and children's furniture. |
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HOT SCONES AND SWEET ROLLS:Festival favorites -- hot scones and sweet rolls! |
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SANTA LAND:Santa will be available to hear each child's wish list and pose for photos. |
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KIDS KORNER:Face painting, bubble machine, and other fun activities for children. |
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ENTERTAINMENT:Choral and dancing groups, orchestras and instrumentalists from 10:15 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. each day. |
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FRIENDSHIP CARDS:Christmas cards to purchase and inscribe in honor of someone special. |
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For More Information Contact:
| Shauna Kerr Chairwoman 801.292.5569 |
Marie Partridge Co-Chairwoman 801.444.3526 |
Karen Robinson Co-Chairwoman 801.502.2595 |
Kathy Bess Co-Chairwoman 801.254.6263 |
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Robyn Austin |
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